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LU04 KOW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 KOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,238 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,970 miles

both headlights faded

front suspension arms age cracking

o/s/f anti-roll bar link lower bush unbonding

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlights faded

front suspension arms age cracking

o/s/f anti-roll bar link lower bush unbonding

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,938 miles

age cracking to front suspension rubber bushes

both inner cv boots age cracking

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,448 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,600 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,790 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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LU04 KOW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU04 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LU04 KOW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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